Gerald, Ohio

Gerald is an unincorporated community in Henry County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.[1]

History

A post office was established at Gerald in 1898, and remained in operation until 1907.[2] The community was named after Gerald Donnelly, the son of a railroad promoter.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gerald
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gerald Post Office (historical)
  3. ^ Overman, William Daniel (1958). Ohio Town Names. Akron, OH: Atlantic Press. p. 51.

41°27′25″N 84°08′39″W / 41.45694°N 84.14417°W / 41.45694; -84.14417


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